Gavin McIntyre

Ecovative Design, LLC

Gavin McIntyre is the Chief Scientist and co-founder of Ecovative, a materials company that uses biology to create disruptive solutions that are good for people and the planet. Within this capacity Gavin has led teams to development materials that serve markets ranging from protective packaging to furniture, which are currently delivered from two of Ecovative’s US facilities.

Gavin has served as the principle investigator on grants received from the US EPA, the USDA, the NSF, and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. He serves on the board of advisors of the NYS Pollution Prevention Institute, and the NYS Center for Automation Technology and Systems.

Gavin received a dual B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Product Design from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and has a number of utility patents to his name.